DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD The composition of the Board is set out in the table on page 77. The Board currently consists of the Chair, two Executive Directors and seven Non-Executive Directors. All of the Directors offer themselves for election or re-election at the Annual General Meeting, to be convened this year on 15 May 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the Code. Brief biographies of all the Directors and their skills, experience and contribution to the long-term sustainable success of the Company, are set out on pages 76-79. Following the individual performance evaluations of each of the Directors, it is confirmed that the performance of each of these Directors continues to be effective and that they each demonstrate commitment to the role and add value and relevant experience to the Board. INDEPENDENCE The Board considers six of its seven Non-Executive Directors to be independent. Thomas Jackson is not considered to be independent, having been nominated as a Director of the Company by its largest shareholder Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) pursuant to a Relationship Agreement signed as part of the Liberty Living acquisition. Accordingly, the Company meets the requirement of the Code that at least half of the Board (excluding the Chair) is made up of independent Non-Executive Directors. In addition the Chair, Richard Huntingford, was considered independent on his appointment to the role. ROLES The Chair and the Non-Executive Directors constructively challenge and help develop proposals on strategy, and bring strong, independent judgement, knowledge and experience to the Board’s deliberations. The roles of the Chair and CEO are clearly separated. Summaries of the responsibilities of the Chair, CEO and Senior Independent Director are set out in the tables to the right. The terms and conditions of appointment of the Non-Executive Directors are available for inspection at the Company’s registered office and at the Annual General Meeting. ROLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROLE: SENIOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR ROLE: CHAIR Joe Lister has responsibility: • establishing, in conjunction with the Chair, the strategic objectives of the Group, for approval by the Board • implementing the Group’s business plan and annual budget • the overall operational and financial performance of the Group. As Senior Independent Director, Nicky Dulieu’s principal responsibilities are: • act as Chair of the Board if the Chair is conflicted • act as a conduit to the Board for the communication of shareholder concerns if other channels of communication are inappropriate • ensure that the Chair is provided with effective feedback on his performance. Richard Huntingford’s principal responsibilities are: • to establish, in conjunction with the Chief Executive, the strategic objectives of the Group for approval by the Board • to organise and oversee the business of the Board • to enhance the standing of the Company by communicating with shareholders, the financial community and the Group’s stakeholders generally. The terms and conditions of appointment of the Non-Executive Directors are available for inspection at the Company’s registered office and at the Annual General Meeting. THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 88 GOVERNANCE